Can I become a nurse with dyslexia?

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Hello, I'm contemplating nursing school. I have dyslexia; generally, an adult with dyslexia will have trouble reading, writing, and spelling. Grammar and punctuation may also be a challenge. These difficulties can impact the memory, math skills, time management, and self-esteem. It worries me alot that I may can't pursue my dream of becoming a nurse due too this disability. Nursing school is hard for an Honor student,  so, I know I'll have to work twice as hard than an average student. During grade school I was in special ED, a class full of students whom learn at a slower pace than regular learning stundents. When I attended high school, I was in regular classes but I struggled really bad. After finishing high-school I was so discouraged of attending a college due to my learning disability. Eventually, I decided to put my fears to the side and enter into a community college. Guess what happened? I flunked out! I then went and got my certification for Nursing Assistant. A 5wks basic program that teaches how to care for seniors with assistance of their Activities of Daily Life. I worked as a CNA under the supervision of a qualified nurse for 14yrs. I was in despair that I wasn't the nurse I longed to be. Now, after 14yrs of being out of school, I want to give it a second shot and try again to becoming a nurse. Have you encountered an aspired nurse with dyslexia and finished the nursing program with much success?

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It is possible. I have severe dyslexia and graduated nursing school. It took a lot of extra study, but it was doable. Dyslexia is different for everyone and the degree of how much it affects certain areas. It sounds like you know yourself well and how it affects you, which is good! That way you can prepare. The most frustrating part was my lack of reading comprehension. I would spend hours ready material, and I won't retain anything. I learned that listening to lecture and taking notes was better for my learning. Just need to find what works best for you.

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